BuzzPass vs NOW Pass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BuzzPass
This app streamlines your nightlife experience by providing instant digital tickets and line-skip passes to entertainment venues and events. Discover nearby bars, clubs, and exclusive deals to maximize your night out.
- Instant digital tickets
- Line-skip passes
- Curated map of venues
- Exclusive venue deals
- Streamlined nightlife process
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Buy Tickets. Skip the Line. Get There. BuzzPass connects you to entertainment venues and events while streamlining the entire nightlife process. Spend less time worrying about your night out and experience more. Upgrade your night with: • Instant digital tickets • Line-skip passes • A curated map of nearby bars, clubs, and events • Exclusive venue deals Download BuzzPass today to meet the future of nightlife.
NOW Pass
Skip queues at your favorite venues with this app. Order line skip passes, pay for cover charges, and gain entry to exclusive events. Maximize your time and never miss out on the action.
- Order line skip passes
- Pay for cover charges
- Gain event entry
- Access participating venues
- Save time waiting in line
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Never miss a moment at your favorite venues. Use NOW Pass to order line skip passes, pay for cover, gain entry to the best events, and much more. Your time is too valuable to waste waiting in line. Available at participating venues only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BuzzPass at none against NOW Pass's shown. BuzzPass also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for BuzzPass against 4.7 for NOW Pass. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86 and 40 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of BuzzPass's written reviews are positive against 100% of NOW Pass's.
BuzzPass ships an update every 5 days, NOW Pass fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BuzzPass | NOW Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (86 ratings) — better | 4.7 (40 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 86 — better | 40 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Buzz Technologies Inc. | NOW Enterprises LLC |
Customer experience
BuzzPass
NOW Pass
User reviews
BuzzPass
From 86 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Convenient way to skip lines
- 💰 Helps find great deals and happy hours
- 🗺️ Useful map feature to discover new bars
- 🤝 Helpful for groups and friends going out
Room to improve
- 🐛 Some issues with passes not working at certain bars
- 🔍 Could use more detailed information on bar policies and amenities
NOW Pass
From 40 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Skip the line
- 💡 Convenient for bar lovers
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Improved night out experience
- 👍 Great customer service
Bugs and requests
BuzzPass
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login issues for some users
- Occasional app crashes or freezes
Requested features
4 requests- Expand to more cities
- Add more filtering and sorting options
- Integrate with ride-sharing services
- Loyalty program or rewards for frequent users
NOW Pass
No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.
In-app purchases
BuzzPass
No in-app purchases
NOW Pass
No in-app purchases
